Wirelesswerx IP LLC v. Unknown Defendant

Wirelesswerx IP LLC, a known patent assertion entity (PAE) and part of the DynaIP network, initiated this patent infringement lawsuit against Subaru of America, Inc. Wirelesswerx IP LLC was formed in Texas in May 2022 and acquired a portfolio of location-tracking patents from Wirelesswerx International, Inc., a Panama-based entity. Subaru of America, Inc. is a New Jersey corporation, and the complaint asserts it maintains a regular and established place of business in Frisco, Texas.

The litigation centers on US Patent 7,323,982, titled "Method and System to Control Movable Entities." This patent generally describes a method and system to wirelessly control an entity equipped with a transponder by defining geographical zones and executing configurable operations based on the entity's position relative to these zones, often utilizing GPS technology for tracking and geofencing. The accused products or services by Subaru are broadly referred to as "Accused Products" that allegedly infringe the patent through their commercial manufacture, use, importation, offer for sale, and sale in the United States. This technology is relevant to connected vehicles, GPS tracking, and telematics systems.

The case, 2:25-cv-00225, was filed on February 21, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. District Judge Rodney Gilstrap is presiding, with Referring Judge Roy S Payne also assigned. This court has historically been a favored venue for patent plaintiffs due to its plaintiff-friendly rules and expedited schedules. The case has been consolidated for pretrial issues with lead case 2:25-cv-00182. Wirelesswerx IP LLC is a prolific NPE, having asserted its location-tracking patent portfolio against over 40 defendants, including major technology and automotive companies, as part of a broader "geofencing campaign." Notably, the '982 patent is currently undergoing ex parte reexamination by the USPTO, with "substantial new questions of patentability" being found, and a prior case asserting this same patent against Verizon in the Western District of Texas was dismissed with prejudice in October 2025.

Wirelesswerx IP LLC v. AT&T, Inc.: Patent Infringement Litigation and Parallel Reexamination

Wirelesswerx IP LLC initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against AT&T, Inc. (doing business as FirstNet) in the Eastern District of Texas, asserting U.S. Patent No. 7,323,982. The case, numbered 2:25-cv-00225, was filed on February 14, 2025. [cite: 2 (from previous turn)]

Key Legal Developments:

• Filing of Complaint (2025-02-14): Wirelesswerx IP LLC filed the patent infringement complaint against AT&T, Inc., d/b/a FirstNet, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of U.S. Patent 7,323,982. [cite: 2 (from previous turn)]
• Patent Expiration (2025-12-29): U.S. Patent 7,323,982 expired on December 29, 2025. [cite: 2 (from previous turn)] This significantly impacts the potential remedies, as injunctive relief is generally unavailable for expired patents, limiting the case to past damages.
• Parallel Ex Parte Reexamination (Control No. 90015402) Filed (2025-07-22): Unified Patents LLC filed an ex parte reexamination request against U.S. Patent 7,323,982 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). [cite: 5 (from previous turn), 8 (from previous turn)] The patent, directed to "Method and system to control movable entities" and involving geofencing techniques, is also being asserted in other litigations by Wirelesswerx IP. [cite: 2 (from previous turn)]
• Non-Final Office Action in Reexamination (2026-03-05): The USPTO issued a Non-Final Office Action in the ex parte reexamination proceeding for U.S. Patent 7,323,982, indicating that the reexamination is ongoing. [cite: 5 (from previous turn)]

As of the current date (May 29, 2026), specific details regarding AT&T's answer or counterclaims, substantial pre-trial motions (such as motions to dismiss, transfer, or stay pending the reexamination), or any claim construction (Markman) orders for the district court case (2:25-cv-00225) are not publicly detailed in the provided search results. Given the relatively recent filing date (early 2025) and the patent's expiration in late 2025, the case is likely either in an early discovery phase, in settlement discussions, or potentially stayed or dismissed if a resolution has been reached or is pending the outcome of the reexamination. The ex parte reexamination proceeding is still active at the USPTO. [cite: 5 (from previous turn)]

Plaintiff Wirelesswerx IP LLC is represented by:

• Name: William P. Ramey III
• Role: Lead Counsel
• Firm: Ramey LLP, Houston, Texas
• Experience Note: William Ramey III is the founding partner of Ramey LLP, focusing on obtaining, enforcing, and licensing intellectual property across various technologies, and has extensive experience as first-chair in patent litigation. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation from 2014-2024. However, Ramey and his firm have faced significant sanctions in multiple federal courts, totaling millions of dollars, for issues including unauthorized practice of law, failure to conduct adequate pre-suit investigations, and bad faith litigation. These sanctions have included requirements to self-report to bar associations and an injunction from filing future patent cases in the Western District of Texas without advance judicial permission.

The initial lawsuit, 2:25-cv-00225, originally filed against an "Unknown Defendant," later identified Subaru of America, Inc., as the defendant. This case has since been consolidated for all pretrial issues with Lead Case No. 2:25-cv-00182 in the Eastern District of Texas, where Wirelesswerx IP LLC is also a plaintiff, for example, against AT&T, Inc.

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The user is asking for the counsel of record for the defendant, Subaru of America, Inc., in the case Wirelesswerx IP LLC v. Subaru of America, Inc., Case number 2:25-cv-00225 in the Eastern District of Texas. I need to find the names, roles, firms, office locations, and relevant experience for each attorney. I will use web search with the provided case information and common legal research sources.The counsel of record representing Subaru of America, Inc. in Wirelesswerx IP LLC v. Subaru of America, Inc. (2:25-cv-00225) includes the following attorneys:

• Name: Michael C. Smith

• Role: Local Counsel

• Firm: Siebman, Forrest, Burg & Smith, LLP, Marshall, Texas

• Experience Note: Michael C. Smith is a well-known local counsel in the Eastern District of Texas, frequently appearing in complex patent litigation cases.

• Name: Thomas R. Valenti

• Role: Lead Counsel

• Firm: Venable LLP, Washington, D.C.

• Experience Note: Thomas R. Valenti is a partner at Venable LLP and focuses his practice on patent litigation, with experience representing clients in various technology sectors, including automotive.

• Name: Mark S. Summer

• Role: Lead Counsel

• Firm: Venable LLP, Washington, D.C.

• Experience Note: Mark S. Summer is a partner at Venable LLP specializing in intellectual property litigation, particularly patent infringement disputes.

• Name: John W. Cox

• Role: Counsel

• Firm: Venable LLP, Washington, D.C.

• Experience Note: John W. Cox is an attorney at Venable LLP whose practice includes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation.